Ryan Harrow: NC State to Kentucky

Point guard Ryan Harrow decided to leave the NC State Wolfpack after a coaching change for the University of Kentucky.

According to USA Today, Harrow's reason's for choosing the University of Kentucky was Wildcats coach John Calipari's ability to develop point guards.

Harrow, who was the fourth leading scorer for the Wolfpack and second on the team in assists, will certainly be missed, but he has the potential to impact Kentucky's team in 2012-13 when he's eligible.

Olu Ashaolu: Louisiana Tech to Oregon

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After testing his NBA draft stock, Olu Ashaolu decided to transfer from Louisiana Tech to the University of Oregon in the hopes of improving his 2012 draft position.

In his last season with the Bulldogs, Ashaolu was among the top five players on his squad in nearly ever statistical category including minutes per game (2), points per game (2), rebounds per game (1), assists per game (4), blocks per game (4), steals per game (3) and field goal percentage (2).

At 6'7" and 228 pounds, Ashaolu has an explosive leaping ability and could be an exciting NBA prospect at the next level. For now, though, his presence at Oregon could make the Ducks a contender in the Pac-12.

Korie Lucious: Michigan State to Iowa State

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One of the most high-profile players to change teams is former Michigan State point guard Korie Lucious, who will now play for Iowa State.

Lucious was one of the most important players for the Spartans, playing a big role in the team making it to two straight Final Fours in 2008-09 and 2009-10. However, after breaking an unspecified team rule, Lucious was suspended by coach Tom Izzo just 18 games into the 2010-11 season.

The suspension lead Lucious to seek playing for another team that would help his chances at the NBA. Marquette and Baylor both were interested in bringing on the point guard, but in the end Lucious felt that Iowa State coach Fred Hoilberg's connections with the NBA were enough to make him want to be a Cyclone.

Lucious' absence was felt by the Spartans last season and will likely hurt Michigan State again this year. As for Iowa State, they will enjoy their new point guard's talents once he is eligible to play in 2012-13.

Juwan Staten: Dayton to West Virginia

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Another player who hopes to improve his NBA stock by transferring is Juwan Staten, who is leaving Dayton to play for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Staten, who as a freshman for the Flyers averaged 8.5 points and 5.4 assists per game said, according to an article by West Virginia Illustrated, "the program didn't help him improve and the court and he felt he wouldn't reach his full potential if he stayed...".

The 6'0", 180-pound guard will have to sit out like many of the other transfers, but will likely be an impact player for the mountaineers when he is eligible in 2012-13.

Garrick Sherman: Michigan State to Notre Dame

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Garrick Sherman's decision to leave Michigan State for Notre Dame has the potential to be one of the most influential transfers in all of college basketball.

While Sherman's impact at Michigan State was somewhat minimal, averaging only a little over three points per game and two rebounds in 12 minutes, the opportunity he will get at Notre Dame could make a huge difference for the center.

Notre Dame is known for utilizing transfer players, with Ben Hansbrough being the most recent example, so should Sherman improve his defending, he should be able to fill a significant role for the Irish.